Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | BMW 5-Series | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 113.7 in | 16.3 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 191.1 in | 30.2 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 72.7 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 57.8 in | 18.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5742 lb. | 3505 lb. | 2237 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 12.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 37.7 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 57.3 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.9 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 57.2 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 0.0 in | 62.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.0 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 87.1 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |